Your Morning Edition for Wednesday, August 2nd presented by Canandaigua Dentistry!
Cannabis store owner accused by state in Cayuga/Wayne counties disputes claims, says he will fight NYS. Plus, anti-landfill protest today, and in-depth look at Watkins Glen's new mascot.
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“I’m Stuck” cannabis store owner David Tulley says they didn’t sell to minors, plans to fight state allegations
An unlicensed cannabis chain known as “I’m Stuck,” operating in Cayuga and Wayne counties is under investigation for allegedly selling $200 worth of cannabis products to a minor during an undercover operation by the Attorney General’s office. The owner, David Tulley, who lacks the required two years of business experience to obtain a license in New York, asserts that he has never sold to minors and describes his operation as a consulting and marketing firm that educates the public and gives away free samples. He also told media outlets before his court appearance that he’s ready to go to war with the state.
Tulley, who believes he should be eligible for a conditional adult-use retail dispensary license due to his previous marijuana convictions, will appear in Wayne County Court later today.
Anti-landfill protest expected at Seneca Meadows expansion meeting today
A protest against the proposed expansion of Seneca Meadows Inc.’s landfill is planned by environmental group Seneca Lake Guardian outside a public session on Wednesday.
The meeting, which will take place at the Seneca Falls Community Center, is set to discuss Seneca Meadows’ application to expand the Route 414 landfill, the largest in New York state. The protest, scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., aims to advocate against bringing more garbage to Seneca Falls and call for the landfill to permanently close by 2025, as initially planned.
Watkins Glen introduces Lake Hawks as new mascot amid statewide changes
Watkins Glen High School in New York has introduced “Lake Hawks” as its new mascot, replacing the long-standing “Senecas” nickname.
The change comes after the New York State Board of Regents banned names, mascots, and logos with Indigenous ties in April, giving public school districts until the end of the 2025 school year to implement changes.
Watkins Glen’s transition to the new mascot was swift, taking less than four months, but not without challenges. Despite receiving a letter from the New York State Department of Education last November, the school initially continued using the Senecas nickname while avoiding Indigenous imagery. A full change was later enforced by the state.
More headlines for Wednesday, August 2nd!
Syracuse man pleads guilty to drug charges after Auburn police chase
State gives Auburn manure management company $240K for expansion
Lawmakers call for ‘speed limiters’ on repeat speeding offenders in New York
One of the last Friendly’s restaurants in New York has closed: How many are left?
Utility bills should decrease for New Yorkers thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
Schumer announces bill to sanction China for role in US fentanyl crisis
Police: 35-year-old hits 15-year-old during argument in Canandaigua
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OUT OF BOUNDS: 3M implications for US Ryder Cup team + Ciganda’s pace of play penalty (podcast)
This week on the podcast it’s all about the 3M Open, what the stakes are for the Wyndham Championship, and end of season thoughts on the US Ryder Cup team. Nate and Josh also discuss the golf ball rollback, which the PGA Tour says it will not support, as well as Nelly Korda’s perhaps temporary move from a Taylormade driver this past weekend. The two also talk about the implications of a prominent LPGA player getting penalized and DQ’d for slow play.